2024 Community EVENTS

Each year we host a number of incredible events on Bridge Street with activities for all ages!

Solar Eclipse

April 8th

Merchants all over Bridge Street and the surrounding areas are hosting events. Check out their individual pages.

Mother’s Day Plant Pop Up

May 12th

Join us and bring your mom to shop for vegetable, flower and herb plants for your home and garden. We have gathered some of Ashtabula County's best farmers and growers to put together quality locally grown goodies

Eerie Harbor Ghost Walk

May 24th/Fridays

Join us in the Ashtabula Harbor for Eerie Harbor Ghost Walk as we tour the historic streets of this gem with a past that is deep in tradition and history. Whether it is the tale of the departed spirit of a sailor, or a mysterious resident of one of the old fine homes or businesses, you will hear the stories behind these mysteries and maybe, if you're lucky, experience them as well. Hear the tales of early settlers of the world's largest iron ore handling port in the late 1800's. Learn about life with the many various cultures, the battles they faced, the brothels, and the 52 saloons along the harbor streets. For more information, go to www.eerieharbor.com.

Blessing of the Fleet

June 9th

Join us from land or sea to participate in this time honored tradition to protect the vessels that travel on our rivers and lake.
This historic event has been occurring in the Ashtabula Harbor for 69 years. An informal blessing on boaters in the 1930s began when a priest at Mother of Sorrows Church decided to give some local sailors a special blessing before they set sail for a season of shipping on the Great Lakes. In 1949 the blessing of the boats was added and in the 1970’s.

Farmers Market

June 9th/Sundays

From flower farmers to mushroom growers we try to bring you something new and different as well as the best vegetable and fruit farmers around.

Pride Festival

June 15th

Join Ashtabula Pride, Inc. as it host the 4th annual Pride Festival 2024 on Bridge Street. We have amazing entertainment scheduled, awesome vendors, family fun events, and more. DON'T MISS IT! Go to www.ashtabulapride.org for more information

Wine & Walleye Festival

July 27th & 28th

Hosted by the Lift Bridge Community Association, along with coordination by the City of Ashtabula, the Annual Wine and Walleye Festival will be located on Bridge Street in the heart of the Historic Ashtabula Harbor. For all the details, ticket sales, and more please visit the Official Wine and Walleye Website.